engine ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

Engine Cranking System (03.06)
May 2007Workshop Manual 3-6-1
Engine (03.00)
Engine Cranking System (03.06)
Maintenance
Removal
1. Remove RH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CA Manifold - Exhaust - RH - Renew).
2. Switch battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
3. Remove battery cable from starter motor.
4. Disconnect solenoid multiplug from starter motor (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove starter motor bolts (x2) (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
Installation
1. Install starter motor bolts (x2).
2. Connect solenoid multiplug to starter motor.
3. Install battery cable from starter motor.
4. Switch battery isolation switch ‘ON’. 5. Install RH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CA Manifold - Exhaust - RH - Renew).
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Ignition System (03.07)
Engine (03.00)
October 2005 Workshop Manual 3-7-1
Engine (03.00)
Ignition System (03.07)
Maintenance
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Ignition System (03.07)
Engine (03.00)3-7-2 Workshop Manual October 2005

Emission Control (03.08)
Engine (03.00)
October 2005 Workshop Manual 3-8-1
Engine (03.00)
Emission Control (03.08)
Maintenance
Removal
1. Release clip and disconnect air cleaner duct from
throttle body.
2. Disconnect hose from oil separator (clip x1).
3. Raise vehicle on ramp.
4. Unclip hose from bracket.
5. Position container to collect any oil spillage.
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6. Disconnect hose from engine (quickfit) and remove
hose.
Installation
1. Connect hose to engine (quickfit).
2. Clip hose to bracket.
3. Remove drain container.
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
5. Install hose to oil separator (quickfit).
6. Install throttle body to air cleaner duct (clip x1).
7. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
8. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Separator Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Release clip and disconnect air cleaner duct from throttle body.
2. Disconnect hoses from oil separator (clips x2).
3. Remove separator (bolt x1) (place cloth to catch oil)
Installation
1. Install separator (bolt x1) (torque).
2. Install hoses to oil separator (clips x2).
3. Install throttle body to air cleaner duct (clip x1).
4. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Emissions Separator Hose-Renew
Removal
1. Move throttle body to air cleaner duct for access (clip x1).
2. Disconnect hose from oil separator (clips x1).
3. Disconnect hose from engi ne and remove (clips x1).
Installation
1. Connect hose to engine (clips x1).
2. Install hose to oil separator (clips x1).
3. Install throttle body to air cleaner duct (clip x1).
4. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Secondary Air Injection Pump and
Bracket Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery. 2. Remove inlet manifold assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.01.BA Manifold Assembly - Intake Upper
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather tube to secondary air pump (quickfit).
4. Disconnect vacuum tube from solenoid valve.
5. Disconnect vacuum tubes (x2) from actuator valves.
6. Loosen unions and disconnect secondary air injection tubes (x2).
7. Disconnect multiplug, air injection pump. Release multiplug from mounting bracket.
8. Release harness and vacuum tube fir tree clips (x6) from mounting bracket.
9. Remove bolts (x3), securing secondary air injection pump assembly to engine.
10. Remove secondary air injection pump assembly.
Installation
1. Position secondary air injection pump assembly, install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
2. Secure harness and vacuum tube fir tree clips (x6) in
mounting bracket.
3. Secure multiplug in bracket, connect multiplug.
4. Connect and torque tighten secondary air tube unions (x2).
5. Connect vacuum tubes to solenoid and actuator valves (x3).
6. Connect breather tube to secondary air injection pump.
7. Install inlet manifold assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.BA Manifold Assembly - Intake Upper
- Renew).
8. Connect vehicle battery.
PCV Valve Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect breather tube from PCV valve.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing PCV valve, remove PCV valve.
Installation
1. Clean PCV valve and mating face.
2. Install PCV valve, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
3. Connect breather tube to PCV valve.
Crank Vent Hose-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect hose from cam cover (quickfit).
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ItemCode
PCV Valve Assembly-Renew 03.08.DC
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2. Disconnect hose from oil separator (quickfit) and
remove.
Installation
1. Install hose to oil separator (quickfit).
2. Connect hose to cam cover (quickfit).
Exhaust Valve to Exhaust Manifold Tube
Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove flange nuts (x2) on RH exhaust manifold. Remove and discard gasket.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Undo tube union connection (x1) at exhaust valve, remove tube.
Installation
1. Clean flange and pipe connections.
2. Align tube and loosely connect at the valve.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Fit new gasket to manifold flange.
5. Install tube assembly. install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Torque tighten valve union connection.
Oil Separator to Inlet Manifold Hose-
Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect hose from throttle body adaptor assembly (quickfit).
2. Disconnect hose from PCV valve (quickfit), remove hose.
Installation
1. Install hose to PCV valve (quickfit).
2. Connect hose to throttle body adapter assembly (quickfit).
EGR Module-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vacuum tube and multiplug from EGR module. 2. Loosen and disconnect pipe union, EGR module to
exhaust manifold.
3. Remove bolts (x2) securi ng EGR module to inlet
manifold, remove EGR module, discard gasket.
Installation
1. Clean EGR module and mating face on inlet manifold.
2. Install EGR module with new gasket, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
3. Clean EGR module pipe and union connection.
4. Install and torque tighten pipe union.
5. Connect multiplug and vacuum tube to EGR module.
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Engine (03.00)3-8-4 Workshop Manual October 2005

Valve Train (03.09)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-9-1
Engine (03.00)
Valve Train (03.09)
Specifications
Maintenance
Left Side Timing Chain Arm Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the engine timing cover. (03.10.AF - Engine Timing Cover). 2. Remove the two screws that attach the special tool to
the engine.
Figure 1
3. Remove the special tool from the flywheel.
Figure 2
4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the machined flat areas on the camshafts are parallel to the face of the
cylinder head.
Figure 3
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Front Lifting Eye Attachment operated
(M12) 25-35 18.5-
26
Camshaft Caps (M6) all to: 5 3.7
then to: 9-11 6.5-8.1
Secondary Chain Tensioner (M6) 9-13 6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Guide (M6) 9-13 6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Tensioner Blade Pivot 9-13 6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Tensioner 9-13 6.5-8.1
Bush Carrier (“A” Bank) (M8) 19-23 14-17
Bush Carrier (“B” Bank) (M8) 19-23 14-17
(M6) 9-13 6.5-8.1
Exhaust Cam Sprocket Bolt
then 90° more, ±5° 20 14.8
Front Cover:
Bolts 1 to 7, 9 to 18 and 20 to 27
Bolts 8 and 9 11-13
9-116.5-8.1
6.5-8.1
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5. Install the special tool on the right side camshaft.
Figure 4
6. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 5
7. Install the special tool on the left side camshaft.
Figure 6
8. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 7
9. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
10. Loosen the two socket cap screws that attach the teeth to the special tool.
Figure 8
11. Install the special tool onto the flywheel.
Figure 9